Engineering Group Manager – Tire and Wheel Systems

General Motors

Engineering Group Manager leading Tire-Wheel Systems at General Motors. Overseeing engineering releases and team leadership in automotive engineering innovation.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Tire-Wheel Systems team responsible for ensuring on-time, high-quality engineering releases.
Provide direction on design, integration, and validation, resolving complex issues and trade-offs.
Oversee engineering release deliverables including the Statement of Requirements, criteria, math data, drawings, vehicle BOM, DFMEAs, Engineering Source Approval, and change management.
Partner with Program Teams, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers to ensure effective system integration, plant readiness, and launch execution.
Collaborate with the GM Creative Design to release wheels that balance styling and engineering needs.
Drive issue identification and root cause resolution for development, launch, and field concerns.
Develop and manage plans, priorities, and resource allocation for your team to meet program milestones and functional objectives.
Mentor, coach, and develop team members, leading staffing, performance management, and career development activities.
Promote a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Regularly communicate status, risks, and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional partners, exercising sound judgment and independent decision-making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
8+ years of automotive engineering experience, with meaningful exposure to Tire-Wheel Systems, Chassis Systems, or a related field.
Proven experience with engineering release, vehicle integration, and validation within a structured vehicle development process (e.g., GVDP or equivalent).
Demonstrated people leadership experience, including leading engineers, setting direction, and driving accountability for results.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and present to leadership.
Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Relocation benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringTire-Wheel SystemsChassis Systemsengineering releasevehicle integrationvalidationroot cause analysiscorrective actionschange managementDFMEAs

Soft Skills

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Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering